Creepy Finger Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Creepy Finger Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup walnut pieces; 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed; 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 3 small cloves garlic, peeled; 2 tsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. salt; 8 cups baby spinach, chopped; 13 whole-wheat hot dog buns; 1 small cucumber, cut into 13 diagonal slices; 1 7-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained, cut into thin strips; Low-fat mayonnaise for decoration, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup walnut pieces
1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed
1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water
2 Tbs. olive oil
3 small cloves garlic, peeled
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. salt
8 cups baby spinach, chopped
13 whole-wheat hot dog buns
1 small cucumber, cut into 13 diagonal slices
1 7-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained, cut into thin strips
Low-fat mayonnaise for decoration, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Place walnuts on baking sheet, and bake 10 minutes, or until browned and fragrant.
3
Cool.
4
Bring lentils and 4 cups water to a boil in saucepan.
5
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 40 minutes, or until lentils are tender and most of water is absorbed.
6
Drain.
7
Puree lentils, walnuts, broth, oil, garlic, chili powder, lemon juice, cumin, and salt in food processor until smooth.
8
Transfer to bowl, and cool 20 minutes, or until barely warm.
9
Stir in spinach.
10
Spread 1/3 cup lentil mixture inside each hot dog bun.
11
Close bun, and gently squeeze so filling mounds up in long finger shape along sides.
12
Place one cucumber slice on end of each bun to resemble fingernail.
13
Place 2 strips roasted red pepper on either side of filling in bun to outline finger shape.
14
Draw joints and wrinkles with mayonnaise, if desired.

1018

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup walnut pieces, 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed, 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water, 2 Tbs. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Creepy Finger Sandwiches falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creepy Finger Sandwiches

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